As incumbent providers of the City of Melbourne Maintenance Contract, Citywide was recently awarded maintenance works on Melbourne's Tan Track between Anderson St and Swan St Bridge

The upgrade works, which included pathway works, lighting, gardens and drainage, were part of a $22 M upgrade of the iconic track, which encircles the Royal Botanic Gardens and Kings Domain. In a section of the Tan Track measuring approximately 850 m x 5 m adjacent to Alexandra Ave, Soilbond was added at a ratio of 2% to the dry weight of the decomposed granite to be used as the wearing surface.

Helen Sanders from Citywide said "We have used Soilbond to stabilise sections of Kings Domain in previous years. These sections have held up to the heavy pedestrian and bicycle traffic these tracks receive every day. We chose to use Soilbond to stabilise the upgraded area of the Tan Track".

The decomposed granite was supplied by Chris Ryan Earthmoving and was mixed on site in 50 tonne batches then transported to the project site. Representatives from Soilbond were on site at Pyalong to assist with the mixing of Soilbond with the deco granite. Chester Bodycoat, technical manager from Soilbond, said: "The mixing was relatively straightforward. We had 1000 L IBCs of Soilbond on site and made sure that the entire amount was worked through. Each front end loader bucket held approximately 5 tonne, we sprayed 100 L of Soilbond into each bucket load".

Tonsley Development – Government of South Australia / Renewal SA

Renewal SA, who is managing the project on behalf of the Government of South Australia, recently appointed Civil and Allied Technical Construction Pty Ltd (CATCON) to undertake the multi-million dollar works, with Oxigen Landscape Architects.

The mixed-use district is a 61-hectare site located 10km south of Adelaide, Tonsley is one of Australia’s most awarded innovation districts. The Tonsley project includes infrastructure works such as roads, services, public realm and the creation of high-value manufacturing and commercial allotments.

Soilbond was mixed with Fitzgerald Quarry Sand as the stabilising agent used on paths and tracks in various areas throughout the development including the new Tonsley Railway Station.

The project is ongoing with the $253 million investment from Renewal SA forecast for completion in 2027.

Median Strips, Kuringa Drive Canberra – ACT Government

The soil on the median strips at the intersection of Kuringa Drive & Owen Dixon Drives were stablilised with Soilbond. Over 3,000 litres Soilbond stabiliser was delivered to site, stockpile mixed and installed by BMD Constructions.

Pathways, Devonport Street Lyons - ACT Government

Soilbond was used as the stabilising agent on shared pathways on Devonport Street, Lyons.

Pathways, Coate Avenue Alphington - Yarra City Council

Yarra City Council used Soilbond as the stabilising agent on sections of the pathway on Coate Avenue in leafy Alphington, Melbourne.

Victoria Park Gates Relocation Project - City of Sydney

Knox and Partners, Landscape Architects selected Soilbond to stabilise the paving of the historic Victoria Park Gates relocation for the City of Sydney

Soilbond was used to treat approximately 115 tonne of decomposed granitic sand supplied by Australian Native Landscapes. Chester Bodycoat, Technical Manager from Soilbond was on site to assist with the mixing ratio and application of Soilbond.

Soilbond was added at a ratio of 2% to the dry weight of decomposed granite. Approximately 2,400 L of Soilbond was mixed into the decomposed granitic at ANL in Terrey Hills then transported to the project.

David from Gardenmakers commented that "Both the Council and ANL were impressed with the final result".

Adelaide Oval No.2 Upgrade Project - Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure, Government South Australia

Outside Ideas was awarded the landscape works as part of the $420 million Adelaide Oval Redevelopment Project with Oxigen landscape architects. Soilbond binder was added to Fitzgerald Quarries 8mm quartzite quarry sand as the stabilising agent in several areas around Adelaide Oval.

Supreme Court Gardens Perth - Upgrade Project

Upgrade of the grounds at Supreme Court Gardens

The City of Perth spent $2.5 million to upgrade Supreme Court Gardens. The extensive upgrade included installation of Summerstone Fines pathways, stabilised with Soilbond at 3% application rate.

Birrarung Marr, Melbourne CBD - City of Melbourne

Birrarung Marr is one of Melbourne’s most widely used public spaces. Landscape Architects Taylor Cullity Lethlean were engaged to develop the design in conjunction with City of Melbourne. The $15m development included a series of distinct spaces where many activities can occur, including large earth terraces where Soilbond was used as the stabilising product.

Streetscapes Plympton, Adelaide - City of West Torrens

Soilbond soil stabiliser was used on the paths as the binding agent in the Owen Street, Plympton project. Works were completed by MB Civil Engineering.

Pirrama Park - City of Sydney

Soilbond was mixed with granitic sand material as the stabilising agent in the public spaces of the park.

Tree Squares Soil Stabilisation - City of Melbourne & Yarra City Council

Soilbond has been used in various areas within the City of Melbourne & Yarra City Council including soil stabilisation for tree surroundings, paths and median strips.